Thread: JDM rods relating to Panfish

That seems reasonable. All in for a little over $100 on that rod would seem like a pretty good deal I'd think

The total come out to about 126 for me, but after reading a lot more especially on the trout slayer rod. I might change my mind after all. All I want is to be able to cast 1/32 oz jig or trout magnet for when I fish for bluegill. The speedstyle no matter what is still a bass rod with more backbone max 3/16oz and XF with solid tip. I broke one (actually 2) of my solid tip rod before one from whipping 1/4oz lure another one is daiwa tatula MXB. Like it but not a very good experience lol. The trout slayer TSS 1/64-1/8 oz, even with more backbone than other crappie rods might be better for bluegill and crappie. I compare the bend from both rod from whatever YouTube I can find and seem speedstyle is pretty stiff only bend about 1/4 - top half of the rod.
Another reason made me change my mind is, I tried out new 4lb nanofil on Sahara 750 with Daiwa Presso 5’6 and I can cast up to 40’ on trout magnet (total weight 1 gram), with 6’6 trout slayer plus Tatula 2000 size, I should be able to reach my target of 50’ +.
I might regret on this decision, since I like Majorcraft a lot. I still have 2 Light BFS rods and even those can handle 8.5lb bass just fine
After all, I’m still a baitcaster guy and always will be, I’d rather spend more money on baitcaster versus spinning.

Never mind above, I got speedstyle comin.

I recently got in the Daiwa BBB 666tlfs Rod that I ordered some time ago. The 666tlfs stands for 6’ 6”, 6 sections, telescopic, light power, fast action, spinning rod. I did a lot of research on this type of rod and I decided on this one due to several glowing reviews from over seas. You can find lighter and cheaper models on the market but from what I understand, light and cheap do not necessarily make a good telescopic rod. This will be a backpacking/hiking/stay in truck rod. This rod is a JDM rod made in Vietnam. The quality seems just as good as my other JDM rods. I will say that it seems a little heavy and thicker in diameter than a traditional light action rod but I think that can be expected in telescopic rod. I hope to give it some use this weekend when the temps warm up a bit. Stay tuned for a review.


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Good deal! Please let us know your opinion.
Bob

Originally Posted by Chris Stewart

I asked my wife (native born Japanese) about the English names on rods. After a twenty minute explanation she ended with "It's difficult to explain." It would take way, way to long to write what she said, and I would have to end it with "It's difficult to explain." I think this is one of those things you just accept.

Been reading this long thread and would like to add my thoughts regarding the use of names in English (my mother was native born Japanese and my father was a career US Army NCO).

Having spent my youth from 7-9 yrs old in Japan (Camp Drake and Yokohama Naval base, 1969-1971) my guess regarding the use of names spelled in English would have to do with the early westernization of Japan beginning in the mid 1800s upward. I never learned to read Japanese but I do remember some of the larger Japanese corporations displaying signs in English on their corporate buildings back in the early 70s (Sony was one).

Early Westernization & Modernization in Japan 1868-1900 | JapanVisitor Japan Travel Guide

Rod arrived today, so I went out to give it a test run. This rod definitely a bass rod with some backbone. It is pretty stiff with fast to xtra fast tip. Surprisingly, the solid tip load up 1/32oz magnet trout pretty well. The sensitivity is good, a little tad heavy compare to 5’6 Presso. It cast okay but cannot really tell since it a little windy. I’m not sure how it is gonna handle paper mouth crappie but it bend pretty good and handle this 2lb bass very well. Total caught 6 bass but no bluegill(this is not area for crappie). This might be IT for me.

Nice catch and pictures. Those Green ones do put up a fight. Shimano Sahara with 4lb test?